Experience in early-stage startup finance leadership (Head of Finance, VP Finance, etc.)
Experience in investment banking, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, or Big 4 accounting
Experience supporting venture-backed tech startups is strongly preferred
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, accounting, and SaaS metrics
Comfortable operating in zero-to-one environments with limited structure
Ability to implement financial systems and processes that scale
Able to connect financial insights to broader business strategy
Willing to roll up sleeves while maintaining strategic oversight
Collaborative team player who earns the confidence of founders quickly
Responsibilities:
Serve as fractional Head of Finance or strategic finance partner to 1–2 Shaper-backed companies
Support mission-critical needs during growth, fundraising, or operational scale-up
Stand up or refine financial systems, develop budgets, forecasts, and dashboards
Help establish key KPIs for board-level reporting
Partner with founders on modeling, storytelling, data room readiness, and investor Q&A for fundraising
Lay the groundwork for long-term success by establishing best practices in financial operations, cash management, vendor selection, and compliance
Lead strategic finance initiatives, including pricing strategy, cap table modeling, M&A diligence, cost optimization, or international expansion planning
Transition into a full-time CFO or Head of Finance position within a portfolio company